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Lexus RX450hL

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

1,246

Active records

Recalls

18

Active records

TSBs

960

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

1

Injuries

91

Crashes

139

Fires

14

Top reported issues — Lexus RX450hL

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Operating state

393

Condition issue

362

Reporting mechanism

199

Braking behavior

179

Driver assistance issue

130

Fluid issue

123

Safety restraint issue

107

Noise

99

Engine behavior

97

Performance issue

97

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

70

Electrified system issue

62

Thermal issue

59

Electrical issue

58

Safety restraint behavior

53

Vibration/harshness

49

Access/entry issue

43

Steering behavior

41

Starting behavior

25

Infotainment behavior

22

Powering on/off behavior

20

Smell

19

Lighting behavior

17

Ride/handling behavior

16

Recent change

12

HVAC behavior

5

Communication/network issue

2

Wiper/washer behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2015 LEXUS RX

Filed May 28, 2026


I was driving on the highway and suddenly there was a loud explosion and the sound of hundreds of time things or debris hitting my car. Thankfully I did not hit the brakes or lose control of my vehicle, but I easily could have! I then saw little pieces of glass falling off my car from my rear view mirror. I pulled over to find that it was my sunroof. There was no impact from anything, the glass was pointed upward as if the explosion came from inside. This was incredibly scary!

2025 LEXUS RX

Filed May 28, 2026


The passenger rear tire (235/60R19 - Michelin Primacy A/S) randomly blew out while driving at high speeds on the highway. No trauma via a pothole or other object was noted. Tire was inflated to the manufacture recommended PSI (33 PSI). No signs came up until the tire blew out. The tire just randomly decided to give out while driving.

2020 LEXUS RX

Filed May 27, 2026


While driving the engine stalls. It has jolted back-and-forth at times and had to be taken to a dealer. It’s still stalls when trying to slowly accelerate especially uphills. Low gas mileage barely getting 18 miles per gallon. Warning lights flickering while car stallling. It’s like it’s having a seizure. This has happened a few times.

2011 LEXUS RX

Filed May 27, 2026


This vehicle is being sold at a dealership in Layton Utah. They have rolled back the odometer to show 119,287k miles, but the vehicle was last serviced by the Lexus dealer at 164,279 miles.

2011 LEXUS RX

Filed May 27, 2026


Dealership rolled back the odometer to 125,460 miles, but the last service was performed at 162k miles at Lexus of Murray.

2012 LEXUS RX

Filed May 26, 2026


failed Brake Actuator

2025 LEXUS RX

Filed May 16, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Around 11 am on Sat., May 2, 2026, I was sitting in a very long line in Starbuck's drive thru when my 2025 Lexus RX hybrid suddenly and uncontrollably accelerated--like an uncontrollable bucking horse. Brakes didn't work. I couldn't stop my out of control car, and the multiple computer sensors also didn't stop the car. It was like the throttle was engaged because of a computer glitch. In an effort to avoid hitting the car in front of me, I immediately tried to swerve, but still hit the car,…

2025 LEXUS RX

Filed May 9, 2026


The car does not alert when a seat belt is not worn in the back seats. This feature is mentioned in the owner's manual, but the car fails to alert when a rear passenger does not buckle their seat belt. I have raised the complaint twice and proved to lexus service center, that car doesn't warn or alert the safety belt. It was also proven and checked by Lexus with their technician. The problem is accuring right from the time car was purchased, When check with the dealer it was designed , but…

2015 LEXUS RX

Filed May 4, 2026


Transfer case spontaneously fractured,mounting point on transmission broke. Unable to drive Repair cost approximately $13,000

2010 LEXUS RX

Filed Apr 29, 2026


I was looking at common problems associated with the make and model of my car. I came across an issue that could possibly cause engine failure. I am unsure if any one has reported it yet. here are the details - Problem overview An VVT-i oil line on the Lexus RX350 is known to burst. This is a very large leak which covers the ground, engine, and undercarriage. If the oil line ruptures while driving, the low engine oil message and engine oil pressure warnings will illuminate. Continued use…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.